Assistant Manager - Projects

Role Overview

Assistant Manager - Projects at Apparel Group, supporting the planning and execution of retail projects including new store openings, renovations, relocations, and refurbishment projects.

Role Purpose

Support the planning and execution of retail store projects by coordinating with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Assist in planning and executing retail store opening, renovation, relocation, and refurbishment projects.
• Support project timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables from initiation through completion.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines and quality standards.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with Design, Projects, VM, Operations, Procurement, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure timely project execution.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and external vendors.
• Partner with internal teams to align on project requirements and timelines.

Project Monitoring & Progress Tracking

• Track project progress and highlight delays, risks, and dependencies to the Project Manager.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress and ensure work is aligned with approved plans and brand standards.
• Maintain project trackers, status reports, meeting minutes, and documentation.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to management.

Documentation & Review

• Assist in reviewing BOQs, quotations, drawings, layouts, and project-related documentation.
• Follow up on procurement, material deliveries, approvals, and installation schedules.

Handover & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate store handover activities and ensure all pending works are closed before opening.
• Support snagging and ensure timely closure of issues identified during project execution.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure projects comply with company policies, health & safety requirements, and relevant local regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Organized and proactive approach to project management.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in documentation and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.